The pressure pump for this equipment is powered by a gasoline internal combustion engine and the water is heated by a kerosene/fuel-oil fired, open flame burner. WARNING – READ THIS MANUAL READ and UNDERSTAND this Owner's Manual and the Engine Owner's Manual completely before attempting to set up and use the pressure washer! Failure to properly set up, operate, and maintain this pressure washer could result in serious injury or death to operator or bystanders. WARNING – SPECIAL HAZARDS CO Poisoning . Exhaust from both the engine and burner contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death if inhaled. Skin/Eye Injury . High-pressure spray can cause serious skin or eye injury, including injection injury if fluid pierces the skin. Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage. Burns . Hot spray can scald and burn skin. . Hot surfaces of wand, engine and burner, as well as hot exhaust from both the engine and burner can cause burns. Slips/Falls . Spray discharge can cause puddles and slippery surfaces. . Spray-gun kickback can cause operator loss of balance and falls. Flying Debris . High-pressure spray can cause surface damage and flying debris. Fire/ Explosion . Engine and burner sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. . Hot exhaust from engine and burner can ignite combustible materials. Chemical Exposure . Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous. Electric shock . Spray contact with electrical sources can cause electric shock. Trailer tipover . Sudden stopping or turning while towing the pressure washer with a filled water tank can result in driving instability and/or trailer tipover. A summary of important safety information is provided at the end of the manual. Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 Equipment Protection Quick Facts Inspect Upon Delivery STOP! Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged. See the "Assembly and Initial Set-Up" section for instructions on whom to contact to report missing or damaged parts. Fill with Engine Oil STOP! Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start pressure washer without adding oil to engine. Please refer to Engine Manual shipped with unit for acceptable grade motor oils. Check Pump Oil Pump is shipped with oil. Discard shipping tape and check pump oil level before starting. Battery Required A battery is not included. The engine will not run and the burner will not fire unless a battery is installed. Purchase a standard 12VDC, 18 Ah automotive battery (Group 75). Water Flow Requirements Make sure your supply water flow rate is 20% higher than the pressure washer's flow rate (see "Specifications" section for detail), and that your water is clean and particle free. Storage Do not allow water to freeze in the pump, hose, coil, or spray gun(s). Chemical Spraying Use only NorthStar brand or equivalent washer chemicals designed for high-pressure use. Use soap adjustment knob to regulate cleaning power. Maintenance Schedule Engine: . See Engine Owner's manual. Pump: . Change oil after first 40 hours, then every 3 months or 500 hours. Burner fuel filter /water separator: . Drain water as needed. . Change filter after every 500 hours of use. Coil: . Descale coil annually or more frequently as conditions/performance require. . Inspect coil for soot build-up annually and desoot if needed. Electrodes: . Inspect electrodes annually and clean/adjust as needed About Your Pressure Washer ............................................................................................ 4 Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 5 Component Identification .................................................................................................... 6 Safety Labeling ..................................................................................................................... 8 Special Equipment Safety Features .................................................................................... 10 Assembly and Initial Set-Up ............................................................................................... 11 Step 1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection ................................................................... 11 Step 2. Trailer Assembly .............................................................................................. 13 Step 3. Initial Pump & Engine Preparation .................................................................. 15 Step 4. Battery Installation ........................................................................................... 16 Moving and Towing ............................................................................................................. 17 Before Each Use ........................................